David Shane

Microsemi RFIS, Inc. designs and manufactures innovative high performance RF and microwave amplifiers and integrated assemblies. The firms Microwave Power, Inc. division designs, manufacture, and markets high power microwave amplifiers for the defense market. Its defense industry products are used primarily in electronic systems for tactical aircraft, ships, ground systems and missile systems. The company was founded by Jacob Inbar, Tiberiu Mazilu and Edwin J. McAvoy in 1986 and is headquartered in Camarillo, CA.

After-Party2, Inc. provides rental equipment and event services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1985. The non-profit company is based in Arlington Heights, IL. AME is dedicated to the exchange of enterprise excellence knowledge and provides engaging workshops, plant tours, summits, and industry-leading conferences to its 4,000 members. The organization focuses on continuous improvement strategies, lean thinking, and other operational improvement methods. AME members share best practices and network through practitioner-to-practitioner experiences. Kimberlee A. Humphrey has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Union Carbide Corp. engages in the production of chemicals and polymers. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. Its products include polyethylene and polypropylene, ethylene glycol, isopropanol, ethyleneamines, biocides, surfactants, deicing and anti-icing fluids, amines, solution vinyl resins and polyethylene glycols. The company was founded on November 1, 1917 and is headquartered in Seadrift, TX.